Teaching

This course offers an introduction to electronic processes in
organic and hybrid organic-inorganic materials, nowadays used in many
optoelectronic devices such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs), photovoltaic (PV)
cells, and photodetectors. First, the theoretical basics of electronic
transitions and excited state dynamics are discussed, specifically: emission
spectra of single molecules, molecular aggregates, and bulk samples as well as
concepts of energy transfer, charge transport, and photophysical processes in
conjugated polymers and organic and hybrid photovoltaic devices. Furthermore,
the course offers an introduction to the most common steady-state and
time-resolved (transient) all-optical and electro-optical spectroscopy
techniques and analysis and interpretation of experimental data from different
spectroscopy techniques. Finally, modeling of excited state dynamics using different
software tools, for instance multivariate curve resolution analysis of complex
spectroscopic data consisting of several components are discussed.​

​MSE303 - Statistical Thermodynamics & Equilibrium
Processes​​

The course offers a modern fundamental understanding to the main
concepts and practical applications of thermodynamics in materials science.
The following major topics are discussed within the frame of this course:
review of basic laws of classical thermodynamics, an introduction to phase
equilibria including the theory of solutions, chemical reaction and surface and
interfacial phenomena. Additionally, an introduction to statistical
thermodynamics of gases and condensed matter is provided.​

The beginning and end dates for each internship will be agreed upon between the Faculty and the Intern. Visa processing time will be a determining factor in actual start date. Minimum period is three months. Maximum period is six months.